April 21, 2010 - 14:15 AMT
Richard Giragosian: Turkey's recognition of Armenian Genocide crucial

I don't think President Obama will use the Genocide term in his annual address to US Armenian community, director of Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) Richard Giragosian stated.

“I don't need US president or congress or any foreign parliament to remind me of the obvious fact. What's important is that Turkey should recognize the Armenian Genocide,” the expert told a news conference in Yerevan. As he noted with satisfaction, this year, for the first time in Istanbul history, Turkish intellectual elite will commemorate Armenian Genocide victims.

Dwelling on Armenia- Diaspora relations, Giragosian expressed his regret over April 24 being the only day for Armenians worldwide to become reunited. In conclusion, he spoke of the necessity for solidarity of the whole Armenian nation in supporting human rights and democracy.